Detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU) have arrested six suspects and rescued three Indian nationals who had been reported missing after arriving in Kenya on August 5, 2026.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the three foreign nationals were traced to a two-bedroom house in Fort Jesus area of Ruiru, Kiambu County, following intelligence-led investigations into a suspected human trafficking case.
Preliminary investigations established that the three were cleared at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) before leaving the facility in a taxi allegedly arranged by their receiver, who was waiting for them in Ruiru.
The trio was subsequently taken to the house, where they were allegedly held incommunicado.
The suspects arrested during the operation were identified as Avtar Singh, an Indian national; Ali Khashif and Syed Shujaat Hussein, both Pakistani nationals; and Kenyans Stephen Karomo and Damaris Katulu Daudi.
A Kenyan minor, who was allegedly working as a house help, was also found at the premises.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspects claimed they were assisting the three Indian nationals to travel to Italy through Ethiopia.
“Investigations are ongoing to establish the activities of the six suspects, identify their accomplices and determine their possible links to a human trafficking network. The suspects are also being processed for arraignment,” the DCI said.
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